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By Observer Staff |
January 6, 2015

Our View: A big birthday and agenda

This is a big birthday year. The town of Longboat Key turns 60.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Amanda Sebastiano |
August 6, 2014

Sowing the Seeds

Community representatives continue their efforts to educate the public about importance of plant life in stormwater retention ponds.

East County
News

By Mallory Gnaegy |
August 6, 2014

The Business of Local

Four Sarasota foodie entrepreneurs grow their ideas into businesses.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 5, 2024

Members-only golf lounge to open in Lakewood Ranch

The Golf Society is planning to open in August on Solutions Lane.

East County
Business

By Petra Rivera |
August 30, 2023

Cafe L'Europe builds on tradition for 50th anniversary

The St. Armands Circle restaurant has served the area for 50 years and trained many local restaurateurs.

Longboat Key
Business

By Emily Leinfuss |
January 27, 2025

Hall-of-famer Judy Thomas reflects on a career spent on the ice

The celebrated ice skater and show recruiter looks back on five decades of career spins, flips and jumps. "It’s not designer brands or Olympic medals that define you," she says. "It’s your experiences, relationships and work ethic."

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 11, 2025

Steve Branham wins race for Longboat Key at-large commission seat

Branham will take over the at-large seat currently held by Mike Haycock. The town's subaqueous loan referendum and two charter amendments passed, as well.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
March 5, 2025

Lakewood Ranch potter throws herself into her work

Nancy Opresnick puts her talent on display at the annual Spring Art Show and Sale.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
September 19, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 21-27

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Eric Snider |
November 2, 2023

Photobomber conducts daily raids on unsuspecting beachgoers

Larry Frankel, also known as the Siesta Key Photobomber, keeps the smiles coming on Siesta Key.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
January 17, 2024

Rancher says Manatee County faces key conservation decisions

Myakka's Jim Strickland says Florida is headed toward ecological disaster if the public doesn't deal with important issues now.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 13, 2024

Demolition set to begin at Sarasota Kennel Club

After 95 years, the 26-acre site on University Parkway will be cleared for unspecified future development.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
March 21, 2023

Community lifestyle specialist spreads wings with OnPlace

Former SMR community relations director Monaca Onstad uses her Lakewood Ranch experience to enhance communities around the nation.

East County
Business

By Ryan Kohn |
January 17, 2024

Former Braden River High football players have a shot at the NFL

Deshaun Fenwick and Taylor Upshaw played in the Hula Bowl all-star game Jan. 13 in Orlando.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
September 10, 2025

Hermitage hurricane damage repairs still a year away

As negotiations to sell the Manasota Beach property continue on a parallel track, Sarasota county commissioners are told the complete Hermitage Artist Retreat campus restoration timeline is still unclear.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
January 26, 2026

Former Town Commissioner Randy Clair loved the water, Longboat and family

An avid sailor, loving father and husband and two-time town commissioner, Randy Clair made an impact on Longboat Key in his 29 years living on the island. He died Jan. 17 at age 86.